Thursday, February 21, 2013

EnVision Math Resource

Thanks to Crystal Cox for sharing this link.

If you are an elementary teacher using enVision Math (by Pearson), this looks like a nicely organized site:

http://www.techcoachcorner2.org/Envision%20Math%20Resources/firstgrade.htm#Topic

Support Videos for Common Core


Support Videos for the Common Core in Mathematics


The Southeast Comprehensive Center developed Common Core State Standards (CCSS) videos to support states, schools and teachers in the implementation of the new standards. The videos were created in collaboration with the states in the Southeast Comprehensive Center region based on their need for professional development support for the implementation of the Common Core. Each video is an audiovisual resource that focuses on one or more specific standards and usually includes examples/illustrations geared toward enhancing understanding. The intent of each content-focused video is to clarify the meaning of the individual standard rather than to be a guide on how to teach each standard, although the examples can be adapted for instructional use. 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Math Packing the Common Core Replacing Math Contact Meetings


You may have heard that we have a new professional development called Packing the Common Core and Essential Standards.  I do not want to double task all of you as many of you may be asked to be at our Math Contact Meeting as well as Packing, so I am asking that we combine these two .

You are always welcome to email your questions to me or the whole group.  I am post updates and responses to common questions as they arise to the Math Blog at  http://www.onslowmath.blogspot.com/.  

During each packing session we can have a “Hot Topics” time when we can discuss some of the burning issues like we would at a Contact Meeting.  I apologize that this changes dates for you, but I do hope that this will allow you to get as much information as possible without pulling you in too many directions.

The dates and topics for Packing Tuesdays are:
Date
Proposed Topic
Location
Replaces
(take these off your calendar)
Tuesday, March 5
Standards and Performance Tasks (Assessment)
At Hunters Creek Middle School
Tuesday, February 12th
Tuesday, April 9
Information on Resources and Strategies for Teaching and Implementation
TBD (possibly HCMS)
Tuesday, March 12
Tuesday, April 23
Elements of a CIA Plan and Secondary Math
TBD (possibly HCMS)
Tuesday, April 16
Tuesday, May 7
CIA Planning and Secondary Math
TBD (possibly HCMS)
Tuesday, May 14


If you would like CEU credit for Packing Tuesdays please register through Professional Development



Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Next HS Webinar


The next webinar in the NCSSM Common Core State Standards Mathematics series presented by Maria Hernandez will be on Using Functions to Build Models.  In this session we will explore a hands-on problem that is accessible to students in a variety of math courses from Math I to Calculus.  We will use a physical problem to explore creating a mathematical model and then consider the domain and range of the model in the real-world context. The task will engage students and help them make important connections across mathematical subject areas.

This session will be Wednesday, February 27th from 3:15- 4:15 PM.  

To register to participate, go to http://tinyurl.com/UsingFunctionsToBuildModels

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

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Friday, January 11, 2013

Webinars on High School Math


Please join us for the upcoming webinar addressing the Common Core State Standards in mathematics.  Maria Hernandez, Mathematics Instructor at the NC School of Science and Mathematics, will lead the session.

Nonlinear Data Analysis, Friday, January 18, 2013, 10:30 – 11:30 AM

In this session we will explore nonlinear real-world data sets. Using residuals to assess our models, we can determine when a nonlinear model is appropriate. We will then introduce the idea of using inverse functions to linearize the data.  To register and participate in this webinar, go to   http://tinyurl.com/nonlineardata

Carole Stern
NCSSM Outreach Specialist
919 416-2635



The webinars in this series have been recorded.  Webinar archives with associated handouts are located at the links listed below: 

Using Recursion to Explore Real-World Problems (presented October 29, 2012)

Ratio and Proportion Leading to Slope (presented November 6, 2012)

Linear Data (presented December 5, 2012)

Friday, January 4, 2013

Opportunities for High School Math Teachers


Topic: Strategies for Purposeful Problem Solving
Date: Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Time: 3:15 -4:15 pm

Middle school and high school math and science teachers are invited to join NCSSM physics teacher Jeff Milbourne for a webinar January 9th.

Purposeful problem-solving is critical to success in the 21st century, but what does purposeful problem-solving entail?  How can teachers help students become purposeful problem-solvers?  What is the role of technology and new media in the problem-solving process?  

This session will explore these questions highlighting both education research and classroom practices at the NC School of Science and Mathematics.  While the practices were originally designed for quantitative problem-solving in physics, they are also applicable for conceptual problem-solving.  

To register for this webinar, go to  http://tinyurl.com/cypkyao


Carole Stern
NCSSM Outreach Specialist